Shakil Abu Sufian vs Tahsin Tajwar Zia
Shakil Abu Sufian (46, IM, BAN) and Tahsin Tajwar Zia (21, FM, BAN) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Abu Sufian leads with 3 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at LEONINE 3rd Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025 saw Abu Sufian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2236 and 2351, the Elo model gives Zia a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2236 vs 2351 (Δ -115)
With Shakil Abu Sufian as white
27% Shakil23% draw50% Tahsin
With Tahsin Tajwar Zia as white
20% Shakil19% draw61% Tahsin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shakil Abu Sufian | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2236 | 2351 |
| Peak rating | 2418 · Jul 2008 | 2374 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #6,427 | #2,690 |
| World rank peak | #1,765 | #2,199 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,360 | 1,094 |
| Months active | 216 | 155 |
| % white wins | 59% | 49% |
| % black wins | 45% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2227 | 2318 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 119 | 132 |
Best Win
Shakil Abu Sufian
Tahsin Tajwar Zia
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shakil Abu Sufian
Tahsin Tajwar Zia